Karnataka Chief Minister B S Yediyurappa has said that Test, Track, Treat formula will be intensified in the state to arrest the spread of Covid pandemic. He was speaking to the media persons after a video interaction with the Prime Minister today. The Chief Minister informed that Prime Minister's suggestions today during the video conference will be implemented immediately. Covid testing and vaccination will be increased especially in Bengaluru urban, Kalburgi and Bidar where the caseload has increased. Wearing of masks, social distancing and gatherings within four walls will be monitored closely. The target will be set to vaccinate three lakh people every day.<br />''&nbsp;<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">Three Covid Care Centres will be opened in Bengaluru for Covid positive patients. Saying that there is a surge in the Covid cases since the last 10 days, he said that the positivity rate stands at 1.65 percent in the state. He clarified that no lockdown or night curfew will be imposed and added that awareness campaigns will be launched to educate the public about Covid appropriate behaviour.</span><br />
News On AIR | March 17, 2021 5:08 PM
Test, Track, Treat formula will be intensified in Karnataka to arrest the spread of Covid pandemic: Yediyurappa